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“Dating advice for my younger self”

Here, people of all ages share hard-earned dating wisdom with their decade-younger counterparts.

By Judy Dutton

The paradox of dating choice

If you feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of online dating profiles out there, we’re here to help.

By Dave Singleton

Online dating etiquette, explained

Is it wrong not to reply to an email or to end a relationship via the Internet? Read on.

By Kimberly Dawn Neumann

Ask Lynn: Advice on love

One small-town girl can’t find dates. Where can she find someone looking for a serious relationship?

By Lynn Harris

“What jealousy made me do”

Possessive partners reveal their worst relationship transgressions — all in the name of love.

By Katie Naylon

7 love lessons from married couples

Happy couples who met online share their secrets — so you can revamp your romantic life, too.

By Kimberly Dawn Neumann

Dating deal-breakers 2.0

New research sheds light on the traits that keep singles from dating someone… and how to avoid them.

By Dave Singleton

Suddenly single? Ask Dr. Gilda

Why can’t she find any guy she clicks with? Our expert offers wise advice.

By Dr. Gilda Carle, Ph.D.

Spring-clean your profile

Shake the dust off your love life by freshening up your online dating profile this season.

By Kimberly Dawn Neumann

Which email will get the date?

The way you respond to an online profile does make a difference. Learn from these five examples.

By Caroline Tiger

6 misunderstood first-date signs

If your first date starts off discouragingly, take heart — and some perspective from these stories.

By Julie Taylor

Ask Dave: Gay and lesbian love

A 49-year-old wonders how to navigate the gay dating scene. Here, our expert shares strategies.

By Dave Singleton

Do winks and favorites really work?

Follow this advice for mastering these passive flirting tools effectively online.

By Dave Singleton

Ask Lynn: Advice on love

She caught him flirting with other girls online, but wants something exclusive. Should she date him?

By Lynn Harris

Do successful couples have more in common?

We asked two real-life couples who met online: How much should you have in common to make love last?

By Bob Strauss

Feeling flawed? What to put in your profile

Worried that your “flaws” will make people steer clear of your profile? Hardly — here’s what to do.

By Laura Gilbert

Pulling your profile after finding The One

Here, experts and daters alike share their best advice on how — and when — to call it quits online.

By Diane Mapes

Ask Margot: On love and faith

One Mormon wonders if looking for love on the Internet is in keeping with his faith.

By Margot Carmichael Lester

How to reconnect after a rejection

Want to revisit an online admirer you rejected in the past? Yes, it’s possible. Here’s how.

By Debra Kent

Long-shot dating made doable

Think that hottie is out of your league? Wrong! Give yourself a chance with anyone.

By Matt Schneiderman

Stop falling in love with someone’s potential

Here are five tips for letting go of Mr. or Ms. Maybe so you can focus on meeting The One.

By Kimberly Dawn Neumann

5 ways to tell it’s time to meet

Here are some clues that it's time to push yourself away from your computer and flag down a cab.

By Bob Strauss

A profile that gets noticed…

A great profile is yours with these three creative techniques for capturing the real you.

By Randy B. Hecht

Suddenly single? Ask Dr. Gilda

A single parent wonders how far is too far to go in the name of love.

By Dr. Gilda Carle, Ph.D.

8 happily mismatched couples

These odd couples prove that you don’t need to have tons in common to make a relationship work.

By Ronnie Koenig

Make your dating profile pop!

Fix these four common flubs with tips straight from a professional online dating profile writer.

By Lauren Ware

Finding happiness online after divorce

We talk to best-selling author Suzanne Finnamore about finding love online after her divorce.

By Theo Pauline Nestor

Ask Dave: Gay and lesbian love

I sent an instant message to my girl, but it was actually her cousin. I accidentally outed her!

By Dave Singleton

4 questions to ask before emailing someone

Before sending another vague “form email” to your newest matches, ask yourself these four questions.

By Bob Strauss

Online dating: the three key rules

If you’re a single parent who’s ready to try online dating, follow this wise advice.

By Rachel Greenwald